Software Engineer

Software Engineer

Location: Cardiff

Hybrid / Flexible Working

Salary: Up to £40,000 depending on experience + up to 20% annual bonus + benefits

About Us

Founded in 2018 LDMS are part of the LC Financial Holdings group, a 4 pillar organisation that

has over 2,000 employees across Europe. Together, we have an impressive track record of

providing world-class credit expertise that spans over 20 years.

We are a Fintech company focused on digital lending software, a market growing around 18%

per year and set to be worth $27 billion by 2028. Given our expertise within the company and

across the group we aim to be the leader in the space, and in order to do that we need a team of

people who can not just write quality code but can think, create and challenge others to come

up with the best solutions for our customers. We are an ambitious team with a pretty big ‘to-do

list’ including improving existing products, building new ones and delivering to new markets.

The Role

As a Software Engineer at LDMS, you will be responsible for building and enhancing backend

systems using Java, ensuring they are scalable, reliable, and high-performing. You'll collaborate

with a supportive team in an agile environment, contributing to discussions and decision-making

to drive problem-solving. We embrace an agile mindset, empowering individuals at all levels, to

innovate and collaborate moving quickly in a supportive and solutions driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

From time to time the key responsibilities may change or be adapted to the needs of the

business, however the below gives an overview of the key areas of focus

● Take part in team ceremonies

● Work closely with the team supporting on features and enhancements

● Contribute to automated testing to ensure quality

● Design, implement and optimise backend services.

About You

● Technical Expertise: Strong experience in Java development, with a solid understanding

of backend systems and database management.

● Agile Mindset: Comfortable in an agile setting and enthusiastic about embracing change

and continuous improvement.

● Team Player: You're a strong collaborator and enjoy working in a self-organising,

cross-functional team that values each member’s contributions.

Skills & Knowledge

● Experience developing REST APIs with Java (preferably Java 8+) and Spring Boot

● Knowledge of SQL DBs, preferably Postrgres or Oracle

● Experience working with modern Continuous Integration tooling such as Jenkins

● Knowledge of version control systems such as Git

● Experience with automated unit and integration testing

● A passion for solving problems and collaborating

● Good communications skills

What’s important to us?

It’s safe to say our passion is tech, but we recognise that it’s the people that we hire and bring

together who are at the heart of the organisation. Over the years we have acquired and recruited

a pretty eclectic bunch with hobbies ranging from gaming to ultra marathon running,

snowboarding to chess and hiking and climbing, however, what we do have in common are our

values:

● Teamwork

● Merit

● Develop

● Honest

● Impactful

● Integrity

They may just look like corporate jargon, but they mean something to us, and if you can relate to

the above, get in touch as it there’s a good chance that you’d be a great addition to the team.

• Discretionary Bonus (Up-to 20%)
• 25 days Annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• 1 day Birthday Leave
• 1 day Charity Leave
• Private Health Insurance - AXA VIP comprehensive cover - optional
• EAP
• Pension (Salary Sacrifice 3%/5% contribution)
• Salary sacrifice bike and electric car scheme
• Monthly Socials
• Charity Events